Why is it necessary to remove wisdom teeth?

Erupting wisdom teeth is a completely normal part of adulthood. However, the eruption of your third molar doesn't come without its issues. Eruption of a wisdom tooth often causes extreme pain, discomfort, infection, and even damage to the jawbone. As a result, the wisdom tooth usually needs to be extracted.

What are wisdom teeth?

According to best dentist in Jaipur wisdom teeth are your third molars. Located at the very back of the mouth, they usually erupt between the ages of seventeen and twenty-five, making them the last permanent teeth for most adults. However, wisdom teeth do not always fall out. You may have four wisdom teeth, or you may have none.

Although wisdom teeth were necessary for grinding and chewing hard food early in human history, they are no longer necessary. In fact, wisdom teeth now cause more problems than they solve.

• Problem with wisdom teeth
• Impacted wisdom teeth

An abnormally positioned and often unerupted wisdom tooth is called an "impacted" tooth. These teeth are not only painful, but they also pose a serious threat to your oral health.

Wisdom teeth that are located below the gum line are not benign. Most wisdom teeth fail to erupt because they lie sideways, are positioned at an angle, or are blocked due to space restrictions. In some cases, the wisdom tooth only partially emerges through the gum.

Impacted wisdom teeth become infected easily. Pericoronitis, an infection of impacted wisdom teeth, can also spread to other parts of the body. Additionally, abscesses can form, which then damage the surrounding tooth roots and destroy the bone support.

Symptoms of pericoronitis:

• Swollen and painful gums
• Bleeding around the affected area
• Pus out
• Persistent bad breath
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Severe molar pain that makes chewing impossible
• Erupted wisdom teeth

Even if your wisdom teeth manage to come through the gum, they can still be problematic. First, they can crowd and damage surrounding healthy teeth if you don't have enough space in your mouth. If there is less space, wisdom teeth may erupt at odd angles, causing further crowding and discomfort.

Additionally, a wisdom tooth may only partially erupt. In this case, it is almost impossible to see and clean the teeth properly, which can lead to serious oral health problems.

Wisdom teeth can emerge completely in the correct position without affecting the rest of your teeth. However, the Wisdom teeth are still located at the very back of your mouth. This makes it extremely difficult to clean and properly care for wisdom teeth. As a result, wisdom teeth are more likely to develop a cavity.

Some reasons why wisdom teeth need to be removed

1. Extreme pain and discomfort

There is a pain when wisdom teeth come out. If they erupt incorrectly, the pain goes on and on.

Tooth pain or sensitivity is a sign that something is very wrong and should be addressed immediately. When it comes to wisdom teeth, extreme discomfort and pain can mean damage to the jawbone, dental cavities, and infection.

2. Crowding and damage to other teeth

Wisdom teeth are the final teeth to emerge in adults. This means that when the wisdom teeth erupt, the rest of your adult teeth are already in the right position. As a result, the arrival of your wisdom teeth may shift your existing teeth, leading to overcrowding.

Overcrowding brings with it a number of negative effects. For example, it can lead to tooth sensitivity, bite problems, and pain. It can even ruin your perfect smile!

Additionally, overcrowding can make good oral hygiene difficult. There may be areas of your teeth that are too hard to reach with a toothbrush. If this is the case, you are at a higher risk of tooth decay or cavities.

3. Jaw damage

All teeth are formed in the jaws before they emerge from the gums. However, if there is not enough space for the wisdom tooth to erupt properly, it can cause damage to the jawbone. This hinders the movement and function of the mouth, as well as causing extreme pain and discomfort.

4. Swollen Gums

Wisdom teeth that erupt the wrong way can seriously damage the surrounding gums. For example, wisdom teeth that emerge at an angle can cause swollen gums and make it difficult to clean them. If you don't clean your gums properly, it can lead to infection, cavities, and tooth decay.

5. Sinus problem

Your wisdom teeth can actually affect your sinuses. The sinuses are located behind the nose, close to the upper back jaw where the wisdom teeth emerge. The roots of growing wisdom teeth can put pressure on the sinus area, which can lead to headaches and sinus infections.

Why remove "healthy" wisdom teeth?

For some lucky individuals, their wisdom teeth emerge in the correct position and do not crowd other teeth. However, even in these situations, you should still consider giving your wisdom teeth removed.

It is very difficult to keep the wisdom teeth clean and healthy. They are more likely to develop cavities than any other teeth in your mouth. This is because wisdom teeth sit too far back in the mouth, making them difficult to reach. As a result, most people have difficulty brushing and flossing their wisdom teeth properly, which quickly leads to cavities.

Alternatively, your wisdom teeth may not have erupted yet, but appear healthy based on X-rays taken by your doctor. It may seem like they'll explode with absolutely no space left. However, wisdom teeth can change their position at any time while they are in the gum. This means you may still be prone to impaction and infection.

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